21 Slow-Cooker Chicken Recipes That Pretty Much Make Themselves
We’re not trying to play favorites or anything, but when it comes to kitchen appliances, it’s hard to beat the slow cooker—the tireless workhorse that lets us get our kids to school, go to work, take a yoga class and come home to a freshly cooked dinner. It’s also an easy way to zip up the oft-boring but ever-so-versatile package of chicken that’s usually in our fridge. Here are 21 of our very favorite recipes.
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Crock-Pot Quinoa Chicken Primavera
Packed with protein, green veggies, and a great deal of virtue.
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Slow-Cooker Pulled Chicken
Throw on a potato roll with some slaw for cookout vibes long after Labor Day.
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Slow-Cooker Crispy Chicken Carnitas
A quick pass under the broiler gives it a nice, crispy finish.
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Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato White Chicken Chili
Best eaten in front of a fireplace, wearing thick, fuzzy socks.
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Slow-Cooker Jamaican Jerk Chicken
These spicy, flavor-packed thighs are not for the faint of tongue.
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore with Potatoes
Perfect belly-warming fare for a cold, rainy night.
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Slow-Cooker Balsamic Chicken
Tart, tangy and excellent over a pile of buttered noodles.
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole
A true one-pot wonder (unless you count the guacamole you’re definitely going to want on the side).
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Slow-Cooker Whole Lemon Garlic Chicken
Putting the oven out of business, one perfectly juicy chicken at a time.
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Slow-Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken with Purple Rice
The rice is gorgeous, but this recipe will also work just fine with plain white or brown.
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Slow-Cooker Hawaiian Chicken with Pineapple
Pineapple might be controversial on pizza; in this saucy, sweet and sour chicken, though, it’s a no-brainer.
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Slow-Cooker Chicken and Corn Chowder
A great way to use up the last of your farmers' market haul.
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
If you’re feeling brave, feel free to amp up the spice a bit.
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Garnish with sour cream, lime wedges and sliced avocado.
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Slow-Cooker General Tso’s Chicken
Yep, it's actually possible (and pretty easy) to make at home.
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Teriyaki
We’d bathe in this sauce if it was socially acceptable.
